What’s New
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021 – 2022
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s FY21-22 Annual Report is now live, recapping the first full year of Explore Asheville’s efforts delivered through our strategic imperatives.
BCTDA Approves $90,150 of Investments to Support 22 Local Festivals & Cultural Events
Financial support is made possible through earned revenue collected through advertising sales and lodging reservations booked on ExploreAsheville.com
BCTDA Greenlights Historic $15.68 Million in Community Projects through TPDF in 2022
Fifty percent of community projects awarded slated to reach completion in 2023.
Explore Asheville’s US Open Sponsorship Recap
Explore Asheville worked with the USTA to become the official tourism partner for the US Open. Individuals, media and meeting planners clients were reached through record attendance and TV viewership.
Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority Greenlights Expanded Funding for Two Buncombe County Projects
PRESS RELEASE: Following review by the TPDF Committee and a unanimous vote from the BCTDA board of directors, the Woodfin Greenway & Blueway became the largest funded project in the history of the Fund.
Join Explore Asheville for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Buncombe County TDA
Travel and hospitality businesses and those interested in learning more about our vibrant tourism community are cordially invited for an afternoon of inspiration, storytelling, celebrating, and connections.
What’s New
Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 Festivals & Cultural Events Support Fund
Buncombe County-based nonprofits and municipal partners can now apply online for 2024 event grants until 5 pm Friday, October 27. Awards will be announced during the November BCTDA Board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Grants will be disbursed after successful completion of each event in 2024.
2023 Annual Meeting Recap: BCTDA Commemorates 40 Years of Investment in Asheville
President & CEO Vic Isley Shared the 40-Year Benefits of Destination Promotion and Investment; Richard Florida Provided a Keynote on the Future of City Centers; Matthew Bacoate Jr. Received William A.V. Cecil Leadership Award; and Partner Activations Immersed Attendees in Asheville’s Creative Spirit.
Explore Asheville Names Dodie Stephens Vice President of Marketing
Marketing and communications executive returns to Explore Asheville to take the helm from long-time veteran Marla Tambellini as she plans to retire following 29 years of dedicated service
Explore Asheville’s Strategic Imperatives
Community Partners
